Dining at the Headland Samui

Sundowner at the Intercontinental

Elephant trekking, animals and birds at the Zoo

Quad bikes at Koh Samui

Kayaking at Angthong Marine Park

The Headland is located along the Baan Taling Ngam beach, on the unspoilt and most natural western coast of Koh Samui.

There are days when you will want to simply enjoy the luxury, comfort and privacy of your villa or the beach at your footstep. The beach is just below the villas, accessible by private staircase.

For the days when you feel like venturing out, many activities are just a stroll away.

Dining In

Continental breakfast is prepared and served by the Villa Staff in the privacy of your villa every morning (included in rates); enjoy overlooking the turquoise waters.

Lunch and dinner are not included, but there are a number of exciting options available:

Home delivery: Staff can call and pick up dishes from any of the delicious local restaurants nearby, a quick, easy and cost-effective option; or

Home cooking: The kitchen is fully equipped for home cooking. Villa Staff can organize groceries unless you decide to take in the atmosphere of the colourful local markets in Nathon and barter for your fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits and spices; and there's always the convenience of a small Tesco Lotus supermarket there too.

Experience a local chef: As a guest at the Headland Villas you will also be able to indulge in the fabulous flavours of Thailand, prepared by your own personal Chef. The staff can arrange for a Thai Chef (at a fee, full time or for specific meals), who is skilled in the art of local cuisine and specially trained to prepare the absolute best in healthy, authentic Thai food. Your Chef can also show you the secrets of their craft. After a few lessons, you will take home new skills that allow you to amaze your dinner guests with some delightful Thai creations - a lasting culinary experience.

Dining Out

Within a few minutes. The Headland is located between the Intercontinental and a local village with easy walking distance access to several restaurants (all within less than 10 minutes walk). Highly recommended are:

Fine dining at the Intercontinental: Our well-known neighbor hotel offers several fine restaurants, including the Flame right on the beach and Amber in the upstairs balcony area, as one could expect of a highly sought-after five-star hotel

Fusion Thai food with superb views of the Five Islands at the Island View: Elaborate Thai food with a twist in a unique atmosphere with candles, starched white table clothes, good music, great staff and some of the most stunning sunsets you'll ever see. If you're lucky you might even see some locals set up fire-lanterns

Traditional Thai restaurants on the beach at Am Samui resort: nothing beats a simple good meal with your feet in the sand… and there are a few other options on the other side of the beach (e.g. Ananas or Bamboo Beachy)... all also ideal for home delivery

French cooking at The Cuisine: In the local village next to the Headland Estate you will be able to enjoy French cuisine cooked by Jerome

Highly recommended at sunset are sundowners at the The Intercontinental's Air-Bar, which not only proposes amazing cocktails (try the Chocolate Martini) but also offers breathtaking views from one of the highest vantage points on the Baan Taling Ngam coast and is blessed with some of the best sunsets on the island.

Only a 20-30 minute drive away are many fine dining restaurants located between Lamai and Chaweng. (Car/motorbike rentals or taxis can be arranged by Villa Staff), with a few closer options.

World-famous Nikki Beach is only a 5-minutes drive away for sundowners or its famed Sunday brunch

Other popular options include the Sunday Brunch at Beach Republic, a 20-minute drive away, or a sunset dinner at The Cliff

Retro Café on Lipa Noi, 15 minutes north

For more options, consult the various brochures available in the Villa or ask for recommendations from the Villa Manager

Sea Activities

The beach, turquoise seas at your footstep: The white sand beach, shared with Intercontinental Hotel, is accessible through private stairs and complements perfectly your private infinity swimming pool. More secluded than crowded-Chaweng, Bhoput or Lamai, waters offer beautiful turquoise tones and beautiful views with generally calm seas and very small waves. While the seas can be quite shallow during low tide, a long jetty permits swimming and snorkeling at all times on top of nice evening walks.

Snorkelling: Snorkelling can be done off the beach or from the jetty, a great fun activity on a clear visibility day with lots of corals and colourful fish. Alternatively, Villa Staff can arrange a boat from the nearby village; snorkelling excursions are a great way to see the beaches of Koh Samui in a different way. Nearby Koh Madsum and Koh Tan islands are renowned for good snorkeling.

Angthong Marine National Park, a pristine gem: For a perfect day out, the renowned and pristine Angthong Marine National Park facing the villas offers an exotic adventure into a vibrant marine destination with soaring limestone mountains, an exotic jungle, white sand beaches, waterfalls and hidden lakes, including the source of inspiration for the novel "The Beach" which gave us the movie of the same name. All trips to the Angthong Marine National Park departs in the morning from the nearby Nathon on the West Coast, a convenient 10-15 minutes drive away north from the Headland.

The Villa Manager can organise a long tail boat to pick you up on the beach in front of your Villa and tour around the Five Islands, typically combining a scenic trip, a swim in crystal clear waters and a fishing experience. We've never come back empty handed. The staff will be happy to turn your catch of the day into a tasty dish of sweet and sour fish to enjoy for dinner in the Villa when you return.

Hobie Cat or Windsurfing: At nominal rates, Headland guests are entitled to hire Hobie cats and windsurfs at the adjacent Intercontinental Hotel.

Sea Kayaking: Another exciting way to explore the coast. Sea kayaks, along with paddleboards can be rented from adjacent Intercontinental Hotel. Paddle gently along the beaches or more sportily to the Five Islands. Kayaking is also available in Angthong Marine National Park, at Mae Koh.

Diving: Diving day trips are available from Samui, the most famous sites being North of AngThong National Marine Park, around Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. A day's diving from Samui should get to two to three sites. We found this much more impressive than the Great Barrier Reef. Think National Geographic documentary.

Other Activities

For the more active and adrenaline seekers, a number of additional options are available:

Gym: guests at the Headland can use the beachfront gym for a fee at the adjacent Intercontinental Hotel

Muay Thai: there is a traditional outdoor Muay Thai club just a 5-minute walk away in the local village for the true experience, or you can book a private coach at the Intercontinental Hotel. More information is available on our keeping fit webpage

Muang Waterfalls: a majestic set of two cascades and the most famous waterfalls in Samui, just a 15-minutes drive away

Cycling: the road bike enthusiasts should pack their bicycle as the ring road of Koh Samui offers an excellent road pavement. A round-the-island trip from the Headland Estate is a 60-km ride, which can be completed in 2 hours for the more experienced. It is best to start early to avoid traffic, and let us know if you beat the "local" record of 1h59. For a more leisurely ride along the Western Coast mountain bikes can be rented out to explore the villages

Quad driving and paintball are available in the Na Muang Waterfall area a 15-minutes drive away

Kids and adults will enjoy Karting at Bophut or Chaweng areas

Massages, Yoga and Spa

Rejuvenating traditional Thai massages by expert masseuses can be arranged by Villa Staff in the privacy of your villa at any time of the day. Mattresses can be installed in the comfort of your air-conditioned room or simply by the pool for you to enjoy the scenery and the smoothening sound of waves lapping along the beach. Manicures and pedicures can be arranged as well.

Private Yoga sessions can be arranged at your villa, or you can join a morning session at the adjacent Intercontinental Hotel.

Several of the most sought-after spas in Samui are within easy reach of the Villa:

Baan Thai Spa in the Intercontinental right next door, offers an exclusive spa experience at. With a backdrop of verdant tropical gardens, the spa is nestled on the side of a dramatic cliff, 120 metres above sea level. Sweeping views of Taling Ngam Bay and the ocean greet you from every vantage point, while inside a soothing haven awaits where you can enjoy a range of luxurious treatments and therapies

Tamarind Spa, probably one of the most atmospheric and unique spas of South-East Asia, created around dramatic boulders and rainforest; a 20 minutes drive away, South-West of Samui

The Spa at Four Seasons, a 20-minutes drive away North-West of the island

Kamalaya, a wellness sanctuary and holistic spa, also a 20-minutes drive away, in the South.